The former Chelsea striker is reported to be unsettled in China - despite earning around £250,000-a-week

West Ham are planning a surprise move to bring back Nicolas Anelka to the Premier League from Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua, according to reports.

It has been less than a year since the French striker left Chelsea for a final pay day in the Far East, although he is believed to be unhappy after failing to settle - despite earning a reported £250,000 a week.

The 33-year-old is admired by Sam Allardyce after playing under the Hammers boss at Bolton Wanderers.

There are also reports that the former Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea star is involved in an ongoing pay dispute with Shenhua.

Allardyce has an excellent track record in rejuvenating fallen stars including Jay-Jay Okocha, Ivan Campo, Youri Djorkaeff and Fernando Hierro.